A touch saucy and savory on the nose, with roasted aromas of bark, leather, cigar box and baked fruits. The palate is lively with good acidity, while the raspberry, red currant and plum flavors carry some snap. Balanced by vanilla and cream on the finish.

Echeverria 2006 Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Curicó Valley)

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Michael Schachner is a New York-based journalist specializing in wine, food and travel. His articles appear regularly in Wine Enthusiast, where he is a longstanding contributing editor responsible for South America and Spain. Schachner reviews more than 2,000 wines annually for WE and regularly travels to Chile, Argentina and Spain to keep abreast of the constantly changing global wine map.
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